Charizard, Charizard… someone shouted as I was waiting in queue at the airport. I turned to find one of my childhood friends. Charizard was my childhood nickname, and I liked it because I was -and still am- a Charizard enthusiast.
Charizard was amazing in Pokémon Red and Blue, which those who grew up in the 90s played, but many wonder if it is still the same in Pokémon GO.
Read on to find out whether it is worth powering up Charizard in Pokémon GO and how strong he is.
Is Charizard worth powering up in Pokémon Go?
💯If you like using Charizard in battles or is one of your favorite Pokémon, he is worth powering up. From a personal experience, Pokémon Go is not only about the battle effectiveness but also about the continuity of the Pokémon journey. If you have formed a bond with Charizard, it will be rewarding to power him up and experience the continuity.
Another reason is that Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, which means that you will have the advantages of this type of Pokémon.
For instance, you will be more effective in battles that have Bug, Fighting, and Grass types opponents. It means that you will reduce damages caused by Grass-type and Bug-type Pokémon. You will also get the Flying-Type STAB Moves.
Which Charizard is better to evolve Pokémon Go?
It is better to evolve Charizard to Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Go. Charizard Mega evolutions X and Y are the best in Pokémon Go.
Although evolving Charizard to Mega Charizard X will give you a better-looking design and the Dragon-type moves, Mega Charizard Y has a huge max CP of 5037 and unbelievable😲 attack stats of 319 against Mega Charizard X which has a max CP of 4353 and attack stats of 273.
Such means that Charizard will have increased performance in battles due to greater power and ability to cause more damage to opponents.
Charizard will also be able to withstand attacks and effectiveness in gyms, raids, and player vs. player battles better than in any other evolution.
The table below shows the comparison between Charizard Mega evolution X and Y.
| Stats | Mega Charizard Y | Mega Charizard X |
| Attack | 319 | 273 |
| Max CP | 5037 | 4353 |
| HP | 186 | 186 |
| Defense | 212 | 213 |
How strong is Charizard in Pokémon Go?
💪Charizard is a pretty strong Pokémon in Pokémon Go because it has a Max CP of 5037, an HP of 186, and an attack stat of 319 in Mega Evolution Y. Its max defense stat in Mega Charizard X is 213. These stats make it among the best Pokémon of its level in Pokemon Go.
Its wings attacks are the best fast for fast moves, while Dragon Claw and Blast Burns are the strongest charge moves. It also has the best weather boost against windy conditions. Although it is not the strongest in Pokémon Go, it is stronger than many Pokémon of its type and category.
Is Charizard still worth using in Pokémon Go?
Charizard is still worth using in Pokémon Go because its Dragon Breath 🔥 and Dragon Claw are ranked in the top three in the dragon-type Pokémon. It is one of the Pokémon that is not double weak to ice and can pack a pretty strong punch.
Additionally, it is very effective especially when you use the wing attacks and the dragon claw when paling against another player. Although it is not the strongest Pokémon, it is still very effective in battle and a formidable force against opponents.
FAQs
How well does Charizard fare across the various leagues in Pokémon Go?
Charizard performs exceptionally in Ultra League, attaining the 44th ranking based on PvPoke’s rankings of September 2023 data. However, it exhibits limited effectiveness in both the Great and Master League battles.
What move-set is advised for Charizard in Pokémon Go?
Charizard’s best move-set in Pokémon Go includes Wing Attack as the Fast Move and Blast Burn and Dragon Claw as the Charged Moves, providing strong overall performance.
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